Factors of a Job Evaluation Scheme A job evaluation scheme is "a method of determining the value of each job in relation to all jobs within the 'organization". A job evaluation process is useful because sometimes job titles can be misleading, meaning unclear or non-specific, and in large organizations it is impossible for HR people to know every job in detail. The use of job evaluation techniques depends on individual circumstances. Job evaluation is often used when: establishing the relative value or size of jobs or roles, providing as objective a basis as possible for placing jobs or roles within a grade structure, ensuring that they are consistent Decisions will be made on the classification of jobs or roles and on certifying that the organization meets the legal and ethical requirements of equal pay for work of equal value and the legal and ethical requirements of not discriminating on the grounds of race, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Companies should evaluate whether certain trade-offs are necessary and use a job evaluation method to provide an objective standard from which changes can be made. There are different objectives for job evaluation schemes. First, although there are several job evaluation schemes that can be chosen as analytical or non-analytical, a job evaluation scheme should be analytical so that sex discrimination is not an issue. In its Good Practice Guide to gender-free job evaluation systems, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) states that: “Non-discriminatory job evaluation should lead to a payment system that is transparent and within which work of equal value receives the same pay regardless of gender." Secondly, a job evaluation scheme should be objective. This suggests that the value of the employee's pay should be based on the work performed and not on the job title. Thirdly place, the organization that is adopting the job evaluation scheme should compare itself with other competitors in the industry to make sure that its employees are treated and compensated equally. Another factor to consider when implementing a job evaluation scheme is the cost.A company has several options when choosing an evaluation scheme, be it analytical or non-analytical. Of course, one of the cheapest methods would be for the organization to design its own job evaluation scheme. However, other companies may choose to purchase a package that describes how to implement a job evaluation scheme.